Applied Music

Applied Music (Mu 190) is a four semester series of one-unit courses for the Music
Major to further develop musical skills, obtain an Associate of Arts Degree, and successfully
transfer to a four-year institution for continued music study. The program includes
private music lessons in piano, organ, voice, electric and acoustic guitar, and all
orchestral instruments. Music styles include jazz, classical and Broadway theater.

Applied Music Instructors

The Applied Music Instructors are experienced, certificated and professional musicians.
Instructors are part of the 35 plus member staff which includes both full-time and
adjunct faculty members. See the Applied Music Faculty Biographies.

Registration

The Applied Music program is offered during the Fall and Spring semesters only. Students
must apply, audition and be accepted into the Applied Music program BEFORE they may register. Students should begin their application process approximately
two weeks before the beginning of the Fall or Spring semester and follow the audition
instructions below. Jump to to Apply Auditions.

Eligibility

The Applied Music Program is designed for El Camino Music majors and students who
are serious about improving their performance skills and have already reached at least
an intermediate level of proficiency. Students must also be prepared to devote adequate
time to the program. An audition is required for initial entrance to the program.

High school seniors in their second semester may audition for the program but must
compete with college students for acceptance. Individuals with a degree in Music (AA,
BA, BM or higher) are not eligible.

Program Requirements

Students accepted into the Applied Music program are required to do the following:

1. Attend the Applied Music Program Orientation Meeting on the first Tuesday of the semester 1:00-2:00 Haag Recital Hall

2. Enroll in one unit of Music 190, committing to a weekly individual lesson and a weekly recital class

3. Enroll concurrently in one of the large performance ensemble classes at El Camino
College

3. Schedule an audition appointment in the Fine Arts Division Office (Music Building
Room 101) approximately three weeks before the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.

4. Audition on Tuesday before the first week of instruction.

Auditions

Auditions are held 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the first week
of instruction of the Fall and Spring semesters. For the audition, you should prepare
a brief musical composition (no more than five minutes) that demonstrates your musicianship
and technical achievement.

AUDITIONS FOR FALL will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2019 between 10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m.

Students will be notified of audition results in the evening of the day of auditions.
Accepted students must register by adding the class online with an add sticker provided
after the audition. It will be necessary to enroll in an El Camino College performance
ensemble prior to adding the Applied Music course.